Top Rated Shopping in Naples

Fifth Avenue is the thoroughfare that runs right through the heart of Old Naples. Since its development into a modern avenue in the early 1920s, 5th Avenue has only improved over the decades. Here, people have the opportunity to visit art galleries, relax at small cafes and shop inside boutiques, all in one place. From the gulf shores to the edge of the Tamiami Trail and 9th Street South, visitors will find top-notch restaurants like Cafe Lurcat, which serves some of the best French food in town or Bistro 821 for eclectic Eurasian fare. Some of the other retail attractions include apparel shops, ice cream, home furnishing, stationery, pet supplies, jewelry, gifts, etc., the list is quite impressive and no trip to Naples is complete without a stroll down the Ave.

Want to check out the latest trends in fashion, while you shop for grocery, electronic goods, household items, health foods and cosmetics? Discover some of the best names in fashion as you hunt for fabulous clothing, sporting gear, lingerie, accessories, shoes and sunglasses among other things. Children will love to explore the toys section for hours on end while book lovers and fitness freaks will not be disappointed either.

Inspired by main street style retail destinations, Mercato features more than 20 different shops, luxury condos and plenty of upscale dining establishments. It also has an organic market and is home to Silverspot Cinema, a state-of-the-art theater. From open-air movies to monthly musical nights and art exhibitions, this well planned shopper's haven is always abuzz with a variety of events. For those who prefer a culinary extravaganza to shopping will be delighted by noted restaurants like The Capital Grille and McCormick and Schmick's Seafood within the complex.

Lux Boutique offers almost everything for women in this shop located at the Village on Venetian Bay shopping center. From stationery and gifts to clothing and accessories, Lux has shelves and racks of products. Some of the designers the shop carries include Katherine Way, PJ Salvage, Lolo, Naughty Betty and Stephanie Johnson to name a few.

Miromar Outlets features over 100 brand name stores that offer products at a better retail price. The salmon-colored Mediterranean-style building is right off exit 123 (Corkscrew Road) on I-75, between Fort Myers and Naples. Stores include Adidas, Big & Tall Factory Store, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Ellen Tracy, Farberware, Lenox Factory Store, Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue and Polo Ralph Lauren. There are also open-air walkways, and restaurants such as the Blue Heron Tropical Café and Luna Rossa Italian Restaurant.

If you are weary of going to the mall for shopping, Naples gives you another alternative for a much more fulfilling shopping and food experience. The Village on Venetian Bay is a shopping center where shoppers can browse through the myriad shops which are mostly local businesses selling quality products. The restaurants at the waterfront also offer the best of local cuisine, with some of the best seafood spots like MiraMare Ristorante, Fish, M Waterfront Grille and the Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar, you won't leave disappointed.